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December 18, 2025

How Do Annuity Payouts Work? Understanding Lifetime Income Options

Learn how annuity payouts work, how income is calculated, and why Immediate Annuities, Deferred Income Annuities, Qualified Longevity Annuity Contracts, and Income Riders provide guaranteed lifetime income.

How Do Annuity Payouts Work? Understanding Lifetime Income Options

Learn how annuity payouts work, how income is calculated, and why Immediate Annuities, Deferred Income Annuities, Qualified Longevity Annuity Contracts, and Income Riders provide guaranteed lifetime income.

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Common-Sense Steps When Considering Annuities

Learn the PILL framework and the practical steps for deciding if an annuity fits your goals. Understand principal protection, income, legacy, and long term care needs.

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How Much Income Will a $100,000 Annuity Pay?

How much income does a one hundred thousand dollar annuity pay. Learn how payout amounts are calculated and why your start date determines the guarantee.

December 18, 2025

How Do Annuity Payouts Work? Understanding Lifetime Income Options

Learn how annuity payouts work, how income is calculated, and why Immediate Annuities, Deferred Income Annuities, Qualified Longevity Annuity Contracts, and Income Riders provide guaranteed lifetime income.

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December 14, 2025

Common-Sense Steps When Considering Annuities

Learn the PILL framework and the practical steps for deciding if an annuity fits your goals. Understand principal protection, income, legacy, and long term care needs.

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December 11, 2025

How Much Income Will a $100,000 Annuity Pay?

How much income does a one hundred thousand dollar annuity pay. Learn how payout amounts are calculated and why your start date determines the guarantee.

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December 8, 2025

Are Annuities Guaranteed? What Consumers Get Wrong About Guarantees

Most people misunderstand annuity guarantees. Learn what is truly contractual, what is not, and how to avoid common sales pitch misconceptions.

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November 27, 2025

How To Avoid Annuity Scams And Bad Sales Pitches

Learn how to spot annuity scams, misleading sales tactics, and false promises so you can buy the right annuity with confidence.

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November 9, 2025

How Annuities Can Prevent Your Parents From Becoming Your Roommate

Annuities can protect your parents’ independence and prevent them from moving in. Learn how lifetime income keeps families financially stable.

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Shootin’ It Straight with Stan®

November 5, 2025

Market Freestyle or Annuity Lifestyle

Learn why the market can make you money today and take it away tomorrow, and how an annuity lifestyle locks in guarantees for peace of mind.

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October 30, 2025

How to Leave Your Spouse Guaranteed Income Without Guessing

Learn how to guarantee lifetime income for your spouse after you’re gone. Discover how to plan it right without wasting money.

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October 23, 2025

How to Lock In Lifetime Income Without Giving Up Control

Learn how to lock in lifetime income without losing control. Get guaranteed payouts and flexibility with the right annuity strategy.

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October 16, 2025

The 4 Things Annuities Actually Solve For: The P.I.L.L.

Understand the P.I.L.L. framework. Learn the 4 real problems annuities solve: principal protection, lifetime income, legacy, and long-term care.

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October 5, 2025

Ignore the Dow, Its About Income Now

In retirement, the Dow doesn’t matter, income does. Learn how annuities create guaranteed income you can count on for life.

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October 2, 2025

Why The Annuity Man Tells You to Focus on Guarantees, Not Hype

Skip the sales hype. Learn why Stan The Annuity Man says annuities should only be bought for contractual guarantees, not empty promises.

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Shootin’ It Straight with Stan®

October 1, 2025

You Already Own 2 Annuities (Here’s Why)

You already own annuities through Social Security and RMDs. Learn why these guarantees matter and how they shape your retirement income.

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September 28, 2025

Lump Sum or Pension Annuity? How to Decide for Retirement

Lump sum vs. annuity pension: learn how to compare offers, secure lifetime income, and choose the best option for your retirement.

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September 21, 2025

The Truth About Annuities: Expectations vs Reality

Annuity expectations vs. reality: uncover sales myths, real guarantees, and how annuities truly fit into retirement planning.

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